Methods for determining the metabolism of sugars and fats in an individual
US7504233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P3/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are methods for determining the metabolism of one or more sugars and/or fatty acids, and applications thereof. Such applications include determining the rate of glycogen synthesis and glycolysis, which are believed to be early markers for predicting elevated risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Other applications include methods for screening drugs that effect sugar and/or fatty acid metabolism. The methods are useful for at least partially characterizing drugs for desirable or undesirable (toxic) characteristics. Drugs that are at least partially characterized using the methods of the invention can then be further developed in pre-clinical testing and clinical trials. Such drugs may be found to be useful in treating obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders of metabolism.
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